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M786 WJO

1995 Volvo 900 Series

Maroon Petrol 2316cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

104,188 mi
Last recorded104,188 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 1995 Volvo 900 Series139,886 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM786 WJO
MakeVolvo
Model900 Series
Year1995
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,316cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 104,188 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 103,574 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 103,066 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2022 102,349 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 101,741 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 101,048 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2019 100,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 99,242 miles

back box baffles loose

corrosion around the battery tray

Pass 14 Aug 2017 97,729 miles

battery tray corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2017 97,729 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

battery tray corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2016 95,842 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 18 Aug 2016 95,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 93,525 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 91,538 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 89,528 miles

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 87,338 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 85,232 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 85,201 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 83,052 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 83,032 miles

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Aug 2009 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 81,115 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear reflector faded in colour (1.5.1d)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 79,370 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 79,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Aug 2007 69,426 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 69,402 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 64,969 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 60,232 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo 900 Series?

Based on 412,062 MOT tests across 46,694 vehicles.

69.0%
Pass Rate
4,489
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
46,694
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

position lamp(s) not working 19,439
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,365
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 13,124
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 12,224
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 11,280
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M786 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series in Maroon with a 2,316cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1995 Volvo 900 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.0% with a typical mileage of 139,886 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Volvo 900 Series fails its MOT is position lamp(s) not working, accounting for 19,439 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M786 WJO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo 900 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 31 years old, this Volvo 900 Series is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was M786 WJO registered?

M786 WJO is a 1995 Volvo 900 Series, first registered on 12 June 1995.

Is M786 WJO safe to buy?

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